The fatal shooting was carried out by hit man Anthony (Ace) Aiello on Nov. 30, 2004.

"I wanted to come and see who was responsible for murdering my father," said Pizzolo's daughter, who was present in court and declined to give her name.

Basciano goes on trial next year in the murder and faces the death penalty if he's convicted.

Two other Bonanno soldiers, Anthony (Bruno) Indelicato and Anthony Donato, also pleaded guilty to participating in the February 15, 2001, shotgun slaying of Frank Santoro as he walked his dog in the Bronx.